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By DAMITA LAMONT

Uniting to beat cancer

This is the view of the Rotary Club of Ulverstone members who are sponsoring a room at the Burnie Regional Cancer Centre.

Community groups have been invited to sponsor one of 12 rooms, allowing them to be furnished with the highest quality products to make the experience for the cancer patient the most comfortable it can be.

The club is the first group to sponsor a room and will raise between $9000 and $10,000 to do so.

They will hold a fundraising dinner called Sparkle in the Dark on May 17 at Pier 01 restaurant at Ulverstone.

The three-course dinner will be accompanied by live music from Brett Budgeon and his band.

"As a rotary club we are here for the community," member Kath Downie said.

"It is important to support this regional facility that will benefit so many people in our local communities.

"We will not only raise the money to sponsor the room but also provide money for ongoing maintenance so it is always up to scratch."

It is essential for community members and groups to support the cancer centre, Ms Downie said.

"This facility is wonderful because instead of having to travel back and forward to Launceston for treatment and during recovery, it can all be done locally."

nThe Sparkle in the Dark three- course fundraising dinner will be held on May 17 at 7pm at Pier 01, 3 Wharf Road, Ulverstone. For bookings call Maryanne Richey on 0438273123 or email jmrichey@bigpond.com.